Market Pulse
Domino´s Pizza lays out plans for German exit
Domino´s Pizza laid the groundwork for its eventual exit from the German market on Wednesday, in what one analyst described as an "honourable withdrawal from a difficult situation".
Fed raises rates, as expected
The US central bank on Wednesday raised its main policy rate by 25 basis points, as had been widely anticipated by economists.
Bonds: Yields back up ahead of Fed decision
These were the movements in the most widely-followed longer-term sovereign bond yields:.
Sector movers: Pearson lifts London market as resource stocks continue struggle
Decline in natural resource stocks could not hold back the London market on Wednesday, nudged higher by Pearson and commercial real estate companies.
UBS sees value in BG/Royal Dutch Shell, Tullow, Premier Oil
Going into 2016 - and despite oil prices being at around seven-year lows - UBS said it was the most optimistic in nearly two years and saw value in the shares of several companies in the space.
Commodities: Oil futures continue to struggle as Brent-WTI spread narrows
Oil futures continued to struggle on Wednesday as persistent oversupply meant bearish sentiment remained embedded in the market, while the Brent and WTI spread narrowed in intraday calls.
Britain is a natural ally, says Merkel on ties with EU
German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Thursday indicated that she would back Prime Minister David Cameron in his reforms on Britain’s membership in the EU.
Europe close: Investors in holding pattern ahead of Fed
European stocks rose in choppy trade as investors kept to the sidelines ahead of the US Federal Reserve´s interest rate decision.
London close: FTSE rises as traders count down to Fed decision
The FTSE ended Wednesday’s session in positive territory as investors weighed UK employment data and awaited the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision.
Canadian start-up exports fresh air to China
Soaring pollution levels in China led an enterprising Canadian company to sell out of its canned air product in the choking continent this week.
London's booming office real estate market in sharp contrast to Paris, says Moody's
London's office real estate market will see rapid growth over the next 12-18 months, while the Paris market will remain subdued as a result of ongoing sluggish macroeconomic growth, according to Moody's.
Revenue flat, losses deepen at Kromek Group
Kromek Group's board was looking up on Wednesday, despite flat revenues and sinking losses in its interim report.
FX Roundup: Dollar posts marginal gains ahead of Fed announcement
The dollar posted marginal gains against a basket of global currencies on Wednesday, with the US Federal Reserve poised to end its two-day policy meeting with a possible interest rate hike of 25 basis points.
Gamma Communications CFO sells shares to repay loan and tax liability
Gamma Communications’ chief financial officer sold just under two-fifths of his shareholding on Tuesday.
Fitch downgrades Brazil to junk
Fitch Ratings became the second major agency to strip Brazil of its investment-grade credit rating on Wednesday, downgrading it by one notch to BB+ with a negative outlook and potentially prompting further selling of Brazilian assets.
FTSE 250 movers: Strong trading leads Supergroup to top of the pack
The FTSE 250 was on track to finish the day in the green on Wednesday, up 78. 47 points (0. 46%) to 17,078. 03 by mid-afternoon.
Barbados boom helps newly floated Elegant Hotels
A boost in visitor numbers in Barbados helped propel Elegant Hotels Group from its May float to a sizeable growth in profits.
US oil inventories drop more than expected
Crude futures slumped further after data revealed an expectedly large build in US oil stocks in the latest week, compared to analysts´ forecast for a draw.
UK says Russian strikes against Syria rebels helping IS
Russian airstrikes in Syria are still targeting opponents of President Assad and helping the Islamist forces they claim to be trying to defeat, said UK Foreign Secretary Phillip Hammond.
HML Holdings buys Bermondsey-based property management group
HML Holdings’ subsidiary HML Hawksworth has acquired Bermondsey-based Managed Living Partnership Ltd (MLP) for £715,000 in cash, in a deal that is expected to be immediately earnings-enhancing.